Scholarships

The purpose of this Scholarship Opportunity is to support the post-secondary education endeavors of ACTIVE Full-Time Clark County FOP Lodge 181 member dependents. The application provided by the below link should be completed and submitted by the dependent applicant during the Spring of their high school graduating year. The application includes a short essay section, which should be completed by the dependent/applicant. A monetary award will be awarded for those qualifying and submitting in accordance with the directions provided.

Submission deadline is May 1st and must be submitted to an officer holder or to: Clark County FOP 181 Scholarship Fund, P. O Box 490, Charlestown, IN 47111.

Hometown: New Albany, IN / Appointed to ISP on September 1, 1937 (Charlestown Dist).
October 4, 1909 - March 18, 1957.
During a manhunt for a suspected bank robber, First Sergeant Walts died of gunshot wounds inflicted by the suspect. First Sergeant Walts’ pastor, Reverend Robert Gingery was riding with First Sergeant Walts at the time of the shooting. The suspect also shot at Rev. Gingery. The Reverend was able to use First Sergeant Walts’ shotgun to return fire and kill the suspect-